Our last card in the Hello Harvest series is a little different and while it is still a very nice fall looking card was created with the non-traditional colors of fall. Well, some of the colors in the floral arrangement are with traditional colors, but I think adding the Pacific Blue create a more summertime look.
I am not sure how often I will be using this flora bouquet from the bundle, but it is pretty. I think it would make a really sweet Mother’s Day card or even Easter!
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
Hey all…..I am back today for more fantastic fall fun with our last fall card from this weeks Make It Monday video Tutorial, CLICK HEREfor my YouTube channel and check out my other videos.
I love the fancy look of these delicate vines and embossing details. While I chose to keep my card front clean and simple I am sure it would look great dry embossed with one of our embossing folders. Perhaps I will try that next time!
Happy Stamping! Be sure to stop back tomorrow for more crafting fun!
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
Hey friends I hope you are having a fantastic day. Here is card #2 from this week’s Make It Monday video tutorial on the Hello Harvest Bundle. CLICK HERE if you missed that post.
I may have cheated just a bit on this one and used the leaves from the Fond of Autumn Bundle! You have to admit, they pair nicely together.
Here is another card I created for you using this same bundle. I created the pumpkin the same way as in the video and decided to use the leaves from the stamp set. I stamped a variety of leaves using Old Olive, Cajun Craze and Pumpkin Pie ink. To get the lighter images, simply stamp off to create the second generation image.
It is difficult to see in this photo but the Pumpkin Pie leaf at the top and the Old Olive leaf overlapping the pumpkin is cut out with the leaf die. All the other leaves are stamped directly onto the cardstock. The greeting is stamped with Early Espresso ink.
Here is a close up look at these two Bundles! Now is a great time to add these bundles to your stamping stash and earn FREE Sale-a-bration products! Our current host code is 9FZ3JJVB.
Fond of Autumn #159838 $52Hello Harvest # 159644 $49.50
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
Hello my stamping friends and welcome to another Make It Monday tutorial. Today we will create a fall card together and I will share with you three other card creations using the new Hello Harvest Bundle featured in the July -December mini catalog.
Don’t forget we are in the midst of our Summer Sale-A-Bration event, so for every$50 you spend, you can choose a free item from the Sale-a-bration catalog. Now is a great time to add more Stampin’ Blend markers and some fun bling to your stamping stash! My host code is 9FZ3JJVB
I hope you enjoy today’s video tutorial. This week I will post the cards from today’s video along with a free pdf instruction sheet. Be sure to stop back tomorrow for Card #2
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
In today’s gospel, Jesus honors a Samaritan by making him the hero of the story, not the priest or the Levite. Jesus was making a point about love and neighbor.
Love is action. In this parable, the law of love is written in the heart of a nameless Samarian man who through mercy shows compassion to someone in need. His compassion shows us how to love even when there is no personal gain. His action shows us that color and creed do not matter when someone is hurting. We become united in suffering and when we take the time to walk with someone in need, we too are blessed.
The unfortunate reality is that sometimes we don’t want to be bothered and other times we don’t recognize those who are in need. But when we allow the mercy of our Lord to penetrate our hearts, we are able to look beyond ourselves, open our spiritual eyes, and see others in need.
So who is our neighbor? Jesus illustrates it perfectly in this parable. Our neighbor is anyone in need, regardless of their ethnic, religious, or socio-economic status. Loving our neighbor is challenging and often involves sacrifice. Sometimes we even have to reject the fear and prejudice that resides in our own hearts in order to show God’s mercy. So maybe the better question is who will I be a neighbor to today?
Have mercy on me O God and help me to recognize those in need.
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
Now that you all have had a chance to look at the Sale-A-Brations catalog, I would love to know what is your favorite thing in the catalog. From now until the end of August, you can shop and earn FREE Sale-a-Bration products. For every $50 you spend, choose a product or combine your order to choose a $100 product. Either way you are a winner!
My card today features some beautiful flowers from the Happiness Abounds Bundle. Purchase this bundle and the Painted Textures embossing folder and earn a FREE Sale-a-Bration product. In the past few weeks I have featured this bundle so hopefully you will have a variety of samples to get you started.
And speaking of being a winner. Did you notice the sign up bonus on page 19? Join my team during our Summer 2022 Sale-a-Bration event and get the Making Plans Bundle FREE!CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO We have a lot of fun, so join us today.
Project Measurements and Supplies
Basic White CS- 8½ x 5½ (card base)
Basic White CS- 3 ¾ x 5, 4 x 5, 1 x 3¼
Soft Seafoam CS- 4 x 5¼
Happiness Abounds Bundle
Pink Stampin’ Blend Makers
Green Stampin’ Blend Markers
Painted Texture Embossing Folder
Memento Black Ink
Paper Snips
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
Today I am sharing another card my daughter made with the Alphabest Bundle while she was home last month. This bundle featured on page 115 in the 2022-2023 annual catlog.
She began with a Basic White card base and added a layer of Daffodil Delight and Costal Cabana. The ticket images were stamped with the following inks: Costal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Mango Melody, Melon Mambo and Flirty Flamingo.
Don’t you just love all these colors together. I am sure you will have fun creating with this bundle. Happy Stamping!
Project Measurements and Supplies
Basic White CS- 5½ x 8½, (card base)
Basic White CS-3½ x 3½, scrap for “Hi”
Costal Cabana CS- 3¾ x 3¾
Daffodil Delight CS-3¾ x 3¾
Alphabest Bundle
Costal Cabana Ink
Daffodil Delight Ink
Mango Melody Ink
Melon Mambo Ink
Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blend Combo
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
“Seas” the day and set sail across the ocean with the Sending Good Thoughts Paper Pumpkin Kit! With beautifully designed nautical imagery, a fun message in a bottle motif, and sentiments that are “shore” to please, this month’s kit is full of warmth and fun.
Each kit contains enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 daring designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. This month’s Paper Pumpkin kit will have your loved ones feeling sand-tastic! But hurry, if you are not already a paper pumpkin club member you need to sign up before July 10. CLICK HEREfor more info.
FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2022 Christmas in July! Cards, Cocktails and Game Night!
Join us for a night of cards, cocktails and some fun Christmas games on Friday July 29, 2022 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in my Stamping Studio on Glen Echo! Cost is $30 per person. Registrations will be available soon. All supplies are included except adhesive, so please bring your glue of choice.
When: Friday, July 29, 2022from 6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. Where: Renae’s Stamping Studio-8244 Glen Echo Drive St. Louis 63121 What: Create 4 hand-stamped cards, play some fun Christmas games (with prizes), enjoy appetizers, drinks and fun with friends! Things to Bring: Your favorite adhesive! All other supplies are provided! Why: Because we love crafts, cocktails, prizes and gathering with friends. Cost: $30 Advance registration required. Space is limited to 13 participants.
Christmas Gift Exchange-Optional
We will have a Christmas gift exchange so if you want to participate bring a gently used craft item from your crafting supplies that you no longer want, need or use. Be sure to wrap it in some fun Christmas paper. We will play a game to exchange gifts. Bring a gift and get a gift!
If you live in the St. Louis area, we would love for you to join us. Space is limited. Click button below to register.
It might just be my imagination, but the weeks seemed to be going by quicker and quicker. I remember when I was younger and days seemed to go by so slowly. I guess now that I can choose crafting over chores, the days just fly by. I hope you are all having a great holiday weekend and I guess I should have prepared a Let Freedom Ring video for today, but alas, I did not.
However, it is SALE-A-BRATION time and that is a great reason to celebrate with fireworks because for every $50 you spend during the months of July and August, you will earn a free stamp set, paper or some bling. Click on the catalog below to see all the goodies you can earn free this summer.
Today I chose to feature the new Happiness Abounds Bundle featured in the 2022-2023 annual catalog. I also showcased this bundle in my free card tutorial for my July Newsletter, same set but different card.CLICK HERE to sign up for my monthly newsletter.
You can also celebrate Christmas in July, by attending my special stamping event at the end of the month. CLICK HEREfor more details so you don’t miss out on the fun. To get you in the mood, the July to December holiday mini catalog is also available, see image below.
The Lord speaks to us all in so many different ways, including through Scripture readings. Today’s gospel is about spreading the Good News of Jesus and in doing so we plant seeds that only the Lord can harvest.
When the 72 were sent out to every town and place, they were given specific instructions on how to offer Christ’s love, peace and healing, but also warned that some may not be ready to hear what they have to say. It all comes down to discipleship and even today, we are all called to be part of this mission.
Every time you offer forgiveness to someone, you share Christ’s love and mercy and you dispel the darkness. Every time you reach out to someone in need, you show Christ’s compassion and generosity and you dispel the darkness. Every time you share the truth about God’s love you give hope and yes, you dispel the darkness.
Sharing the love truth about God’s love and mercy is what we are called to do and when we trust, the Lord will do the rest. Lord Jesus, empowered by your triumph over the cross, we praise you and share in your victory in silencing the “father of all lies.”
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
